SXSW & Austin Become More of a Musical Family Affair
Natalie Maines.jpgAs rock'n'roll and modern popular music reach their sixties, it's no surprise that it has spawned musical sons and daughters, many of whom are as notable talents as their parents.
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SXSW Swag Collection.JPG In addition to luring attendees to Austin and trying to lure Austin tech grads to other states, the one thing both SXSWi job fairs offered in abundance was swag.
View Article"Minority Report" Controller for Sale at SXSW Interactive
Screen Shot 30.png I don’t often get excited by hardware, but getting to try the Leap Motion Interactive Controller felt like walking right into "Minority Report." Actually, it was even better.
View ArticleThe SXSW Buzz Act Bin: Musicians, Writers & Industry Insiders Share Their...
Besnard Lakes.jpgWhat's the buzz on SXSW 2013 showcase artists? The Austin Post surveyed attendees and musicians to find out what they're excited about seeing, feel others should see, and find to be...
View ArticleFlatstock Poster Art Preview - Nate Duval
39560_446164191289_6458611289_5883181_1689384_n-450x600.jpg Nate Duval is a Massachusetts poster artist whose colorful and ornamental screenprints have propelled him into a freelance career that has...
View ArticleSXSW Film Live Interviews: Adrian Svircic, Director of Sóley's Music Video...
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View ArticleSXSW Film Live Interviews: Josh Barrett and Marc Menchaca of "This is Where...
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View ArticleGuantanamo Baywatch to The White Buffalo: The SXSW Band Name Game (Part Two)
Bear Mountain.jpgThe SXSW Band Name Game reveals more treasures. And the winner of the Austin Post's first annual Best Band Name honors is... drum roll please....
View ArticleMore from the Buzz Act Bin: Musicians, Writers & Industry Insiders Share...
Stephanie-Bailly-Clairy-Browne--888x600.jpgWhat's the buzz on SXSW 2013 showcase artists? The Austin Post surveyed attendees and musicians to find out what they're excited about seeing, feel others...
View ArticleSXSW Music: We Recommend the “Unofficial” Approach
People Mingling Outside.jpgI’ve heard locals and out-of-towners alike complain about South by Southwest Music. It’s too expensive, you can’t see anything without a badge or wristband, not enough is...
View ArticleSXSW Film Live Interviews: Simon Ennis of Lunarcy
SXSW Lunarcy.jpg With wry humor and affection, Simon Ennis’ "Lunarcy!" follows a disparate group of dreamers and schemers who share one thing in common: they’ve all devoted their lives to the Moon....
View ArticleSXSW Film Live Interviews: Kyle Bogart and Richard Reininger from Necronomica
SXSW Necronomica.jpg After the departure of friend and drummer Mortimus, Black Metal bandmates Borknarg and Absu begin to lose hope that "Necronomica" will ever achieve its place as the most evil band...
View ArticleA Monster Returns to SXSW
EwnML8ljJv0.jpg Riding in on the Southern Pacific Railroad into Texas is a creature that is merely trying to calm his appetite brought on by an unknown curse 492 years ago. This monster feeds off the...
View ArticleWhat’s a Background Check?
backgroundchecks.jpg We are told that the public overwhelmingly supports a universal background check on any gun purchase. Such a law would force everyone selling a gun to run a background check on an...
View ArticleSo You Think You Want to Move to Austin?
welcome-to-austin.jpgWe know, you’re here for SXSW and you love it. Unlike the northern igloo you’re escaping, our March weather is beautiful, everything seems affordable and people are friendly....
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